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The Labor enquirer., 1887-10-01

of the Socialists as soon as his
power was established in the
party. What induced him to COM
mence the war on them were the
pamphlets and protests in favor
of the platform adopted in Janu-
arv, 1887, and the brochure pub
lished by Lawrence Gronlund.
The facts which have led to the
rupture are too well known to
need recapitulation.
The agitation had been con-
Quoted in an ardent manner, ver-
bally and by pamphlets. The
party has acquired the Woykmen's
Advoeatf, formerly the organ of
the Trades Council of New Haven.
The committee thought that this
acquisition was necessary in order
to have an English party organ,
because the agitation of DR.. Ed
ward Aveling has led to the estab-
lishment of quite a number of En-
glish Sections. The pamphlet lit
erature has considerable increased.
Of the twelve numbers of the So
cialistic Library $1,000 copies
have been printed, and 1900
copies of the Labor Library,
which has succeeded the first class
of publications. A special de-
partment for pamphlets has been
established. Besides this about
100000 pamphlets of all kinds in
German and English have been
distributed.
The personal and verbal agita-
tion so far by the national execu-
tive committee has consisted
mainly of the agitation trip of Mr..
Liebknecht, DIR. Ed Aveling and
Mrs. Eleanor Marx-Aveling. The
report says that if the effects of
this could be seen in general, it
has not realized the expectation
founded on them. A quiet local
agitation would be far more sue
cessful.
The party connection with for
eign countries have been strength
ened during the last two years.
The $1,000 which have been sent
to Germany for agitation purposes
have provoked much admiration
for the comrades who in this
country have sacrificed SO much
to help their German brethren. 1t
has increased the feeling of inter-
national solidarity. AT the same
time this collection has again
proved how important is strict
central organization. Besides
through Germany we have enter
ed into intimate connections with
many other European countries.
The reports which have been sent
to this congress show the increase
Of a rapidly-growing understand
ing for the common interests of
the laboring masses in all coun-
tries. How far the idea of an in
ternational congress, which is re-
commended by Germany and Eng
land, deserves our support we will
leave to the convention to decide.
The purpose of the international
congress shall be to formulate a
general platform and to unite on
common principles; further, to
give mutual support if demanded.
AT the end of 1885 there were
sixty-one sections; now we have
sixty-eight. English sections have
been formed in New York, New
Haven, Bridgeport, Boston, Phila-
delphia, Minneapolis, Buffalo,
Providence, Clinton, Erie, Topeka,
Lynn, Toledo, Winona, aud Wor-
cester.
Written for the Labor Enquirer.
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THE REPUBLICAN HORSES FOR ,SS.
What Congressman Milliken Says.
SHERMAN, BLAINE AND ALLISON.


"How ABOUT the Sherman boom?n asked STAR
reporter OF Representative Mflliken, OF Maine.
''Why, see Sherman is moving around in the
south little. He is working it up probably" was
the reply.
"How Is 1t going to turn out?"
sherman can't get the nomination." was the
emphatic reply. 'If Mr.. Blaine goes before the
convention he viii be nominoted by such vote as
Will mean something. Blaine" he added, "can
have 1t II he wantsit. Should he be out of the
way would say that Allison would be the next
man, think Allison will be nominated II Blaine
Is not: He would make good rum"
rs MS pOSlt1On on financial questions strong ?
III mas Deen suggested that he would not get the
the reporter.
"Heis all right on that point. There is no
trouDie aDout that. He never got drawn into the
g,td grven3ack sea movement or anything like that
talked with him great deal Just at the time
Wnen tnat question was uppermost: when II he
neld any such views he would undoubtedly have
eApIessed them. talked with him then on that
suDJecC ana he was perfectly Sound.'
HoW Is MI. Blatne'S health now ?" asked THE
STAR.
Excellent: He is vigorous and alive to public
affairs. He does not have any sickness except a
sLght tou9n OF the gout sOmetimes-a thing that
you or would not have doctor for"
III mas Deen said that Bright's-"
les. Know" he replied, without waiting for
the question sit has been said that Brtght's dis
ease nad hOld OF him. Some people have said that
for years. He has not had touch OF it'll"
'Do you know what he is going to do this sum-
mer ?" asked the reporter
mo; ne may go abroad for while, but do not
KNOW what he cOntcmDlateS doing"
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MARRIOTT CHAMBERLAIN.
ksss Dog-in.shc Mapgcr Policy Ise1al
Ing the Rirming ham Polistctaa.

special Cable Dispatch TO TIE EVENING sraR
LONDON, March 14.-Chamberlains speech has
ieit bad Impression here. The point OF II n
generally interpreted an effort 20 shift on Glad
stones shoulders the odiutn OF the continued dis
union OF the liberal party. This is neither good
poucy nor good temper. Chamberlain has for
reasons oeSi known 10 himself decided apparently
that so long as Gladstone leads the liberal party
MS part must be that Of an opponent What
truth Is Ia the statement that Gladstone has held
aloft from the round table conference probably
VIII De disclosed later as Gladstone must reply Ia
Chamoerlan's charges MY own information 3.
In the contrary direction, that Gladstone has
modified his attitude on those points which it is
thought VIII bring him nearer a settlement. Some
OF the specific conditions OF home rule which
Chamberlain laid down have been conceded The
question Is, however, whether the liberal party as
a whole VIII agree 20 withhold all control over
law and order from the Dublin parliament thus
reducing II 10 the level OF a yestry Some conces-
sion, however may even have been made on this
point, as well as on the exclusion OF lister which
is one OF Chamoerlain's conditions IL remains to
be seen whether the liberal party will permit
Chamberlain for ends OF his own 10 stand In the
way OF reunion. His power with the radical
wing Is almost gone. Personally he never has
been popular. All through the Irish CRISIS he has
shown detects OF character In such way as TO
shut his merits from view. Liberal reunion may
yet be decided without him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-14

Six Prisoners ReIeased-Onc Applica-
tiOn Rejected.

The President has taken the following action on
applications for pardon:
In the case of Dennis Kelly, convicted of man.
slaughter and sentenced to eighteen months i'm
prisonment at Portland, Me-, he says the defend
ant having been good soldier and his orense ap-
pear1ng to be the result OF an excitable tempera-
ment rather than any malicious intent and the
convict having served the entire extent of his sem
tence, pardon is granted to restore him to citi-
zenship.
He has granted a pardon to Geo. II. Daubner,
sentenced 10 three years imprisonment In Wiscon-
sin for pension frauds. The President says: "His
Onense prejudices me very much against granting
served, and Hon. Edward L. Bragg. himself a brave
and distinguished soldier, having given the opinion
that since his sentence the convict has behaved
Wen, ana the pardon is granted for the purpose OF
restoring him to rights OF citizenship"
ID ne e. mas pardoned l. s Knight, sentenced to two
in she Albany
granted upon the ground OF previous good charac-
ter, which, being accused OF crime far from home
ana among strangers he could not show and upon
the further ground that he has served more than
two-th1rdS OF his sentence
He has pardoned samuel NJ. Fleming, sentenced
IN virginia to three months imprisonment and
500 lne for violating the internal revenue laws
on the ground that he has served his fun term
ana the only effect of the pardon viii be to relieve
He has also pardoned James McGrath. sentenced
In California to term OF three years and fine OF
CIV iot aoSauiI Will ueauly weapons. he has
served his sentence and his fine only Is remitted,
the the President being convinced OF the justice OF
this act by what he describes as s'the manly and
reasonable letter OF the prisoner"
He mas also pardoned Chief Starr, an Indian.
against whom judgment was rendered in Kan.
sas upon forfeited recognizance for 81 600 and
costs
The President has refused to pardon David
Shanks, who has served his sentence for cODspi-
racy TO counterfeit In Illinois. Although the par
oOn was merely TO restore to citizenship the
presldent declined to grant 1t without evidence Of
the good character and conduct OF the applicant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-14

HIS MIND SERIOUSLY AFFECTED BEFORE HIS DEATH
Lieut.. Joseph 8. Powell, OF the signal CORPS died
at his residence. No. II Grant place, at 10 O'Clock
this morning, from softening OF the brain. He
returned to washington about two weeks ago
from Omaha, in obedience to orders, and was
placed under arrest on charges Of duplicating his
pay accom- accounts He was very sick before. and after
his arrival. and upon examination by army physi-
clans, he was released from arrest as their reports
showed that his mind was seriously afected, and
probably had been for some time. Before his re-
turn he had resigned from the service, but subse.
Quently withdrew his resignation on the ground
that it had been rendered while labOring under an
alteration OF mind. After returning he rapidly
grew worse, and his physicians held
forth no hope OF his recovery He stood third
among the signal service neutenants, according to
seniority and was the first of1cer appointed after
competltive examination. he had particular
naturally bright, he made the best record on ind-
cations OF any officer who has ever done the work.
few months ago he was sent to Omaha TO take
charge OF the organization OF weather bureau
for the Union Pacific railroad. He will be buried
with military hoa0rs, and his funeral Will be at
tended by the ocers of the signal corps In body.
HIS remains Will have guard OF honor until the
1nterment. The arrangements for the funeral
have not yet been made.
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Democrats at q Feast.

r
SPEAKER CARLISLE AND OTHERS AT THE BAY STATE
CLUB BANQUET-A STATES RIGHTS SPEECH.
Atthe banquet OF the Bay State club, the lead
Ing social and political democratic organization of
New England, at the Revere house in Boston Sat
urday afternoon Speaker Carlisle responded to the
toast, 'The Democracy" He said that local SELF
government is the vital spark of democracy. That
It must never be abridged; that any power not
lorbdden TO the states by the federal constitution
Delongs 10 the state. For twenty-flv years the
tendency In this country has been against this
10ea; Great interests, sometimes almost too pow
erlui 10 be successfully opposed, contend for an
extension OF federal power. The argument Is
Heeiy onered that whatever the states cannot or
viii notd the general government should under
taKf paternal government Is demanded. This
Is ant-democratic, and If granted win tend to CEN
CrallzatlOn and then dissolution. The democratic
party must oppose such tendencies. He commend
ed The purity and efficiency OF the present admin
tStratiOn.
Congressman Springer spoke with reference to
the surplus. He thought II the surplus could not
be got rid Of In any other way the government
debts better be paid with 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-14

The Headless Treasury Department.
WHO WILL BE SECRETARY AND TREASURER?
The last Of Secretary Manning's belongings were
taken from the Treasury to-day. Both he and
Mr.. Jordan are clear out of the department now
April, and the department is dragging out the
period OF suspense: There are many reasons for
the oellef that Mr. Falrch1ld will be the Secretary,
and it is said to-day that he now understands that
he Is to be appointed The officials in the depart
ment are hoping that 1t may be SO. AS to the
TreasurerShip 1t Is still thought that Mr. Graves
may be appointed. But there is really nothing
definitely known about the matter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-14
| Two Italians Shot.
THEIR SLAYER CLAIMS THAT He DID THE DEED m

SCRANTON, PA, March l4.-Iast night at 10
O'Clock double murder was committed near Dun
more a few miles from this city. James Barrett
lives near the Spencer mines with his wife and
seven children. AT the hour named George Muir
rell, an Italian, visited Barretts house. and an
alteration occurred concerning woman named
Collins who was In the house AT the time. Before
Muirell WAS elected he cnt Barrett with u
knife OF razor. Some other Italians who lived In
the neighborhood heard the noise and proceeded
to Barrett'S house. Just what followed is not
known, but two reports IRON otgun were heard,
and when the scene was reached by officers the
dead bodies OF George and jose Murrell were foun0
near the house with their heads and necks perf0.
rated with buckshot. A third Italian, named
Mott received number OF buckshot In the abdo-
men. and his recovery Is not thought to be prob
able. Barrett WAS arrested. lie admits hayln8
done the shooting but says thai he aeted In sel6
defense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-14
An IMPORTANT Event,

An importer wishing to retire from business offered
Us his stock There volumes in that It does not
Qu1re much comprehension to understand that when
merchant in any business wishes to retire from bls
ness and has chance dispose Of his Entire Stock to
one firm he would willingly, aye, gladly sell cheaper
than to have to bother showing and selling to numerous
different firms Well. we bought his entire importa-
ton OF Irish and German Underwear and Pillow Linens
and besides putting the price We will seem them, we
viii subjon what this goods cost the importer The
figures will quote are bona de and honest and as
every one who deals with us knows never make q
misstatement. You are well protected When again
viii you find such chance?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-14
NOTES FROM BERLIN.
Germany Refuses To Commit 1Hcrse1f
to Ncuaralizing the SueZ Canal.

Special Cable Dispstch To THE EVENING STAR.
BERLIN, March li.-Lesseps' feeler in regard 10
neutraizing the suez canal is amicahly but eva
sively received here, Bismarck limiting that Ger.
many would agree 10 any arrangement OF the
most interested powers, England and France
German officials continue 10 oppose Germany taxi
ing any part In the Paris exhibition.
one OF BiSmarck's guests at Friday s dinner tells
me that despite all denials politics were meli-
toned, the chancellor explaining the Russian
policy.
The bourse is dsquieted and fiatter owing TO the
London Ndnddrds telegram about the unsuccesS.
ful attempt against the cars LIE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-14

Mr. Manning Ill with q Cold.
NAY NOT BE ABLE TO SAIL FOR EUROPE TOMORROW.
Ex-Secretary Manning, who was to have sailed
for Europe tomorrow, may have to postpone his
departure for few days on account Of illness He
caught severe cold before leaving Washington,
and was yesterday confined to his room at the
Fifth Avenue hotel in New York, symptoms OF
pneumonia having shown themselves, it was said.
treasurer Jordan who is to sail with Mr.. Mann
ing SAID there was nothing to alarm his friends In
Mr.. Mann1ng'S condition, but admitted that the
few days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-14
Lieut.. Mott Killed BY an Apache.

THE TRAGEDY ON THE SAN CARLOS RESERVATION.
Gen. Miles has received q telegram at Los An
geles announcing the the death OF I'd Lieut.. Seward
Mott OF the 10th cavalry, at the San Carlos reser
vation, Arizona. Lieut.. Mott had been assisting
Capt. Pierce, agent at the reservation, In the di
vision OF lands. The other day young Apache
chief, whose father was confined in the guard
house. Quarreled with Lieut.. Mott over a division
OF land, and stabbed him several times. the
wounds proving fatal on Saturday. The murderer
escaped, and Is now with three renegadeS, who
went cut TO escape punishment for drunkenness
ana are being pursued by scouts. Lieut.. Mott
graduated nom West Point last year, and received
his commission in July He was native Of New
York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-14

IHE MIKADOs CHIEF ADvIsER--Generai Count
k1noda, chief adviser to the Mikado OF japan, who
Is with his suite making short visit Of Observa-
tlon to America will remain In the city for several
Cleveland. The party dined at the japanese lega-
ton last night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-14
Raising Reading EmplOyes' wages.
TIE INCREASE TO BE FROM EIGHT TO FIFTEEN PEE

PHILADELPHIA, March l4-The wages OF tho
employees of The philadelphia and Reading Rail-
road company, In this city, Will be increased from
eight TO fifteen per cent. The Increase begins 70.
those at Port Richmond and the freight and coal
handlers at the depot. This action OF the company
Is the result OF O conference which was nelQ On
saturday between an arbitration board represent-
ing the employees and General superintendent
Sweigard. 1t is understood that similar advance
points along the road. IL has just been ma0e
known, too. that the coal and freight handlers g
Port Richmond were advanced ID per cent az tno
beginning OF the year. This fact has been kepS
carefully concealed until now, DON Aoes nsSin8
pledged themselves TO keep II QueI
Mayor Hewitt Appoints n Eater
NEW YORK March 14-Mayor Hewitt to-day ap.
pointed James c. Bayles, editor OF tne Iron A0S
president OF the board OF health.
r.he lneerysase Couamerce Law.
p.ssrxGrR AGENTS FORMULATING NEW RsGUxAr
T1oNs IN CONFoRMITY wI1D n.
CHICAGO. March 14--The general passenger agents
of the new western States Passenger axD0ciati0A
have finished their work OF formulating regula-
merce law The circular letter issued 70 western
roads by the assistant commissioner Of the TRUNK
Zines and the assistant commissioner Of Joe Cen
tral Traffic association regarding the fntereoang0
OF passenger traf1ic between the eastern and WeC-
erIi lines ana the aboIishing OF the comm1r!noo
western roads agree with the eastern roads % fnr
as the present mode OF issuing through tickets tD
concerned, but they radically difIef as 70 paying
commissions. While the eastern lines take tho
ground that they may continue 70 pay comma.
stons under the new law, and mean 70 do 90 until
the national commission decides II contrary 20 tho
law, western roads claim that commissions can.
not be paid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-14
THE EVENING STAR
PUBLISHED DAILY. Except Sunday,
AT THE STAR BUILDINGS,
Northwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave. and llth st., By
The Evening Star Newspaper Company,
s. H. KAUFMAN, PreSs

TEE EVENING STAR Is served TO subscribers In tina
city by carriers on their account at 10 cents per
week. or 44c per month Copies at the counter
cents each by mal-posta&e prepaid-5O cents 4
month. one year. 50: six months, 81
Entered at the Post Office at Warrington D. C. a.
second-class mail matter
TBE WEEKLY SrAR-published Friday-S1 q
year, postage prepaid Six months, so cents
tF All mail subscriptions must be paid in advance.
nopaper sent longer than is paid for.
Rates of advertising made known on application
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Death of Samuel Racor.


Mr.. Samuel Bacon, well-known and universally
respected citizen of the District died at IL O'Clock
to-day at his residence No. 1918 Rhode Island
avenue. in the 77th year OF his age. Mr. Bacon
was taken sick On the 9th instant, his disease
being winter cholera, which was followed by pneu-
monia. He was attended by Drs. Afnsworth (his
SOn-tn-laW) and n. 8. Lincoln. The deceased
was brother OF Gen. P. F. Bacon, and was born
on the site OF the grocery establishment corner
OF 9TH street and Pennsylvania avenue-hfs father
having in the early part OF the century established
himself there in the grocery business. The
brothers afterwards succeeded to this business
and the firm OF Samuel Bacon & Bro continued
until SIX or seven years ago when the deceased
retired, and as president OF the Inland
and Seabord COasttng company took the active
ing Ior year or two as such he sold
his STOCK and becoming interested in the Indepen-
dent Ice company he became its president. and he
was also a director Of the National Union Insur-
ance company and director OF the Real Estate
Title Insurance company. He leaves widow, for
married respectively to DR.. AinswOrth and Lieut..
COL Martin, OF the army, and Colonel Hay
ward OF the marine corps. Mr. Bacon up
70 a 1eW years ago resided on street, between
9Th and 7th streets, but then removed to his pres
ent residence. In Olden times he was one of our
tics he was whig and was elected several times
TO the city council, serving several terms as al
derman OF the fourth ward. For several years he
was president OF the board. He was alsO active
as fireman In the old times, and was president OF
the perseverance Fire company for some time
1uries He was man OF the str1ctest integrity,
ana ms death will be greatly regretted especially
by the old-time citizens who knew him in active
Life half century ago.
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THE NEW LIBRARY.
The Work Will be Pushed.

The District ofncials were to-day having sur
vey made on the site Of the proposed library build
ing, preliminary to the construction Of the sewer
that Is to be built. ''When will work on the L.
brary building be commenced?" asked STAR re-
porter OF Architect Clark, Of the library commits
sion.
"As soon as the sewer is completed" he re-
piled, 'the excavation the cellar that is to ex-
tend beneath the building will be commenced"
"Will the work be carried forward, then, with
out delay?"
eyes as fast as money is provided and work is
practicable"
.How much is there on hand Of the fund.-"
asked the reporter
''About $3.50, 600"
"Wlll the refusal OF the House to appropriate
tard the wOrk?,
"We shall go right ahead" answered Mr. Clark,
"and should 1t become necessary we could proceed
with the assurance that deficiency would be al
lowed 10 cover any shortage. The contracts would
be mace and work progressing. and 1t would hardly
De stopped because the fund had run out Con-
greSs would readily vote deficiency should that
be necessary in order to keep the work going'
"When do you estimate that the library will be
finished 2"
"Well the center part, with the radiating arms
Tor the books, ought to be finished within two
years and half, so that the books could be moved
into IT, There Is no ornamental work about it,
The remainder OF the building could be completed
afterwards"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-14
Enaing . Strike ny Force.
THR LEADEKs OF THE MICHIGAN RAILROAD LAB0RKRS
STRIKE DRIVEN AWAY.

CHICAGO, March IA Times special from Mar
Quette, Mich, says: The contractors and an armed
POSSE, under the Sheriff and deputy sheriff, decided
last evening TO reak the strike OF 500 laborers on
the south Sault branch. About SO or more trouble.
some characters, including all OF those discharged
at the outset, were ordered 70 leave the premises
Over-awed by the determined front OF armed men.
they obeyed The remainder OF the laboGers, with
some new men, viii commence work to-day al the
old wages. Everything u quiet, and no mrther
trouble u expected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-14

INSPECTOR REMOvED.-The Acting Secretary OF
the Treasury has removed James Gibson, local
inspector Of steam vessels for the district Of